107.67 km Project Under HAM Mode
The approved project covers two stretches Dhamasiya–Bitada/Movi (47.46 km) and Nasarpore–Malotha (60.21 km) with a total length of 107.67 km. The highway will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), ensuring balanced risk-sharing between the government and private players.
NH-56 begins at Nimbahera in Rajasthan, passes through Dahod district in Gujarat, touches Alirajpur district in Madhya Pradesh, and re-enters Gujarat near Chhota Udepur before terminating at its junction with NH-48 near Vapi.
Boost to Tribal and Aspirational Districts
The upgraded corridor passes through the Aspirational District of Narmada and improves connectivity to tribal areas in Dahod, Chhota Udepur, Tapi and Bharuch. Improved road infrastructure is expected to enhance access to markets, healthcare and education in these regions.
The project will also significantly improve connectivity to the Statue of Unity at Kevadia, located around 11 km from NH-56. The monument is one of India’s most visited tourist destinations.
Faster Travel, Reduced Congestion
The four-lane highway is designed for a speed of 100 km/h, enabling an average operational speed of 70 km/h. Travel time on the corridor is expected to reduce by nearly 40%, from 2.5 hours to approximately 1.5 hours.
Upon completion, a continuous four-lane corridor from Bodeli to Malotha will be established. This will ease congestion and strengthen connectivity to NH-53, NH-48 and the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway.
Employment and Economic Impact
The 107.67 km project is expected to generate around 19.38 lakh man-days of direct employment and 22.82 lakh man-days of indirect employment. Additional economic activity in the surrounding region is likely to create further job opportunities.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, through the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has already initiated work on adjoining stretches of the Jambugam (Bodeli)–Malotha section. Construction on awarded packages commenced in November 2025 with a target completion timeline of two years.
Strengthening Western India’s Road Network
The NH-56 upgradation forms part of a broader strategy to enhance high-speed connectivity in western India. By linking key districts and major expressways, the corridor is expected to improve freight movement, tourism inflow and regional development.
With the Cabinet’s approval, the project marks another step in India’s expanding highway modernization programme aimed at delivering faster, safer and more efficient road infrastructure.
